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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES Parks Advisory Board 2016-01-15 Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado, January 15th, 2016 Minutes of a Regular meeting of the Parks Advisory Board of the Town of Estes Park, Larimer County, Colorado. Meeting held in the Town Hall Rooms 202 & 203, in said Town of Estes Park on the 15th day of January, 2016. Present: Merle Moore Celine Lebeau Dewain Lockwood Terry Rustin (conference call) Ronna Boles Carlie Bangs Vicki Papineau Also Present: Greg Muhonen, Director of Public Works Bob Holcomb, Trustee Liaison Kevin McEachern, Public Works Operations Manager Brian Berg, Parks Division Supervisor Sam Phillips, Contract Administrative Assistant Chair Lebeau called the meeting to order at 11:07 a.m. GENERAL BUSINESS It was moved and seconded (Lockwood/Boles) to approve the December meeting minutes and the motion passed unanimously. OFFICER ELECTIONS Boles nominated current Chair Lebeau and Merle Moore seconded the motion. Boles nominated current Co-Chair Moore and Parks Supervisor Berg seconded the motion. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES The Board looked at re-examining the roots and objectives of the original Tree Board following the finalization of the Art in Public Places policy. Discussion included revival of the Tree Symposium and Beetle Busters in hopes of bringing back the educational aspect associated with the Parks Advisory Board (PAB). The Board discussed the possibility of taking a citizens survey to examine what citizens are interested in knowing about horticulture. Estes Park in Bloom (EPIB) had 4 local talks this spring: Co-Chair Moore will speak about high altitude gardening in February; the Estes Park Garden Club will speak in March; Parks Supervisor Berg will give a one hour presentation on trees in April; Parks Maintenance Worker III Keri Kelly will speak about her job duties and the management of town plants in May. Papineau gave an overview of the Estes Land Parks Advisory Board – January 15th, 2016 – Page 2 Stewardship Association (ELSA), the location for distribution of booklets (library, HOA’s, etc.), and the Association’s discussion involving weeds and identification. Due to the fact that the PAB is an advisory position to the Town Board, Parks Supervisor Berg expressed that he would like to see the Trails Master Plan handled similarly to the Art in Public Places (AIPP) policy where the PAB would make recommendations concerning alignment, beautification, trail direction, etc. Co-Chair Moore would also like to see the Community Development Plant Selection list include more native-based plants and suggested a 2D barcode to assist visitors with interpreting native landscapes. The PAB would like to see more members sit in on local meetings, where there currently exists no PAB Liaison, to share pertinent information with the PAB, as necessary. Among groups discussed was potentially placing a PAB liaison at the ELSA. The PAB would consider requesting for a delegate to be sent to the Estes Valley Trails Committee (EVTC) and the Fine Arts District for better coordination between the two groups. The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) would also look to be involved with the EVTC. At that time, it was not clear whether or not the TAB and PAB’s goals would coincide. OTHER BUSINESS Chair Lebeau and Bangs would meet to begin discussion involving plans for Arbor Day 2016. Public Works received an official AIPP donation form from the Rotary Club. This donation form requested an informational plaque be placed at the base of the Green Apple statue in front of the library. Following the application review process, Boles moved to accept application and Chair Lebeau seconded the motion. The Board approved. The addition of this plaque will be taken to the PUP Committee and Town Board in February. With no other business to discuss, a motion was made and seconded (Boles/Moore) to adjourn the meeting at 12:07 pm, with all voting in favor.